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Bayou Bend in Houston

Bayou Bend Collection

A branch of the Houston Museum of Fine Arts, this 28-room Latin Colonial structure was home to the late Ima Hogg, daughter of James Stephen Hogg, first native-born governor of Texas. The collection consists of more than 4,800 works from the colonial period to the early 19th century, including furniture, paintings, metals, ceramics, glass and textiles. The gardens consist of 14 acres bounded on three sides by Buffalo Bayou. The Lora Jean Kilroy Visitors and Education Center, a contemporary 18,000-square-foot building, opened in late September 2010 with a library, retail shop, meeting space and public terraces—all dedicated to American art, culture and history. Gardens are open 1–5 p.m. Sat.–Sun., other times by appointment. Admission charge. 1 Westcott St. 713/520-2600. www.mfah.org.

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Whether you like quaint cabins, five-star hotels or even rustic dude-ranch digs, there’s always a place to sleep in style.

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Podcast Walking Tours

The best way to explore Texas is to go where the locals go. And we’ll tell you exactly where that is. Just download our podcast walking tours, head out on foot and listen. It’s a genuine Texas experience, one step at a time.

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From the diverse beauty that surrounds you to the unique people you meet along the way, everything about Texas beckons you to visit. So think of these as more than videos: they’re an invitation to visit the place we’re proud to call home.

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1 Westcott St.
Houston, Texas
Phone: 713/520-2600

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Hours

1–5 p.m. Sat.–Sun.

Featured Attraction

From 1908–48, the Texas Electric Railway ran from Denison to Waco, linking small rural towns to big cities such as Dallas and Fort Worth. Plano's Interurban Station was completed in 1908 and served as passenger depot and electric station. Plano restored the building to its original condition in the 1980s. Today, the museum contains memorabilia of railway history, an overview of Plano's history and a restored TER Car open for tours. Open 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Mon.–Fri. and 1–5 p.m. Sat. Free. but donations welcome. In Haggard Park, 901 E. 15th St. 972/941-2117. www.plano.gov/Departments/ParksandRecreation.

City: Plano
Region: Prairies and Lakes

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Popular Attractions

With so many amazing things to do in Texas, there’s not enough room to feature them all. So check out some popular attractions to see just how much fun your Texas vacation can be.

Palo Duro Canyon State Park
City: Canyon
Region: Panhandle Plains

Lakes near Dallas
City: Dallas
Region: Prairies and Lakes

Lake Conroe Park
City: Conroe
Region: Piney Woods

Galveston Island Beach
City: Galveston
Region: Gulf Coast

Lakes near San Antonio
City: San Antonio
Region: South Texas Plains

Devil’s Backbone
City: Wimberley
Region: Hill Country

Balmorhea State Park
City: Balmorhea
Region: Big Bend Country

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